NP or PA -Per Diem - Cardiac Imaging
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
varied weekday hours
St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.
St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.
St Francis Hospital is currently looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our nationally ranked team of cardiac care professionals.
Responsibilities will include:
- The Advanced Practice Provider will assist collaborating physicians in providing assessments, diagnosis, care and treatment of patients in an outpatient cardiology practice setting
- Performing cardiac imaging testing within the department (exercise and pharmacological stress testing)
- Appropriate ordering of tests and medications
- Receiving, interpreting, and communicating internal and external testing results
- Consult and coordinate with multidisciplinary team in formulating an appropriate patient plan of care
Requirements:
- Cardiology and electrophysiology experience
- Proficiency in 12 Lead EKG testing
- Nuclear Stress Testing &/or Stress Testing experience
- Bachelor of Science, Masters preferred in an AMA approved PA or NP program
- NYS Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License
- PA or NP Board Certification
- BLS and ACLS certification